Brazillian Butt Lift for Thin Girl- Will It Work?

I'm not looking for a huge or even big butt. I'm 21% fat 5ft3in. I don't have much extra fat but I really don't want implants I can't really gain weight. I do have a little belly and fat on my upper arms and back. I just need a little volume and to be more symmetrical. After my knee surgery 2 years I can't get the volume back. I'm looking for just literally a little volume. Will it work for someone like me?

Doctor Answers 9

The Brazilian Butt Lift Technique

Without examining you, it would be impossible to say whether or not you are a candidate.

I can tell you that we have many smaller patients who have achieved lovely outcomes (you can see some of them below).

Your best bet is to find a surgeon with lots of experience and skill in this technique (we are not all the same). Be sure they are Certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and that they can show you MANY lovely photos of their own work (also be careful that the photos you look at weren't taken in the OR!).

Brazillian Butt Lift for Thin Girl- Will It Work?

December 4th, 2011

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The amount of volume a surgeon can put in your buttocks is directly proportional to the amount he/she can remove from other areas of your body. As long as you are not a smoker it should work. To dertermine how much volume you have to transfer you need to meet with a surgeon who is experienced with the technique.

Thin Patient Worried About Results?

July 1st, 2016

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Thank you for your question! I preform BBLs on many thin women, and all of them were more than happy with their results! I suggest you find a board certified plastic surgeon and discuss all of your goals with him. Best of luck!

Brazilian Butt Lift Pictures

Speak with a surgeon- undergo a complete evaluation.

July 14th, 2015

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It’s not unusual for patients to be concerned about how much
fat can be transferred when they undergo a Brazilian butt lift. Without
adequate pictures it’s virtually impossible to estimate how much fat can be
transferred in any particular patient. Your history suggests that you may have
inadequate donor sites for fat grafting. However a Brazilian butt lift may
still be possible because of your relatively modest aesthetic goals.The
lack of donor sites may also be compounded by the inability to contour the
surrounding structures. Liposuction of adjacent areas significantly contributes
to the aesthetic result in most patients undergoing this procedure.Under
these circumstances, consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who
has experience performing Brazilian butt lift surgery is essential. This
surgeon can help develop a realistic treatment plan that not only considers
your aesthetic goals but your anatomic findings as well.

Brazilian Butt Lift in Thin Patients

December 9th, 2014

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This is a great question as both the Brazilian Butt Lift and
the butt implants are good procedures that each have their place. Often patients are surprised that they have
enough fat for a Brazilian Butt Lift and if not there are other options. Lets
discuss the difference between the two, but ultimately you need to see your
board certified plastic surgeon to help guide you to which procedure is best
for you!

Brazilian butt lift (fat transfer to the buttock) is so
popular because it enables your plastic surgeon to transform your entire
shape. Liposuction is performed over
several areas depending on the individual patient needs, but typically of the
flanks, abdomen, back and thighs. This
is an amazing procedure because it allows your surgeon to tailor your results
to your individual needs and desires!

The amount of fat needed depends on the shape and needs of
each individual patient, however in general at least 500cc per buttock need to
be placed to see a significant difference. On average patients typically
receive around 800cc per buttock side for a total of 1600cc of fat
transfer. However just like a breast
augmentation the amount of fat needed various from patient to patients. Also the sculpting done with the liposuction
is a big part of the procedure to improve the overall shape.

If a patient has a BMI less than 22 they typically will not have
enough fat for the Brazilian butt lift. In
these patients buttock implants are a good option for our thin patients. The implant can give patients a full,
enhanced appearance.

Some patients have both the fat transfer and implants as
this helps improve the overall shape and give them more augmentation than would
be possible with either procedure alone.

I would recommend that you have your surgery done by a Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Brazilian Buttock lift

December 2nd, 2011

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The fat removed can be cleaned and transferred to the buttocks. There is enough fat even in petit people . Also brazilian Butt enhancement is more than just fat transfer, it is liposuction of key areas around the buttocks to shape the buttock area.

These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as
a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you
have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute
or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.